A99
EL COSTE
8700 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD, STE 270, Charlotte, NC 28226
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031763
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedOct 1, 2026
Inspections on record4
On record sinceJul 23, 2025
Score history
Jul 23, 2025Higher is betterOct 1, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 1, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at 6531 South Blvd. Operating Wed-Sun 5:30 pm
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink. PIC provided napkins.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed bags of food directly on the floor. CDI PIC put bags of food on a shelf.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a box of single-service utensils directly on the floor. CDI PIC put box on shelf above 3 comp sink.
May 20, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspected at 6531 South Blvd
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed folding tables stored in front of the hand wash sink. CDI PIC moved folding tables. EHS explained that MFU can not have table and chairs for customers.
Dec 10, 2025 A 98.5 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection occurred at 1901 W Arrowood RD, Charlotte, NC 28217 (parking lot of Public Storage.)
Location and Hours of Operation (Tuesday through Friday 10a to 3p) was provided directly to EHS by PIC via text.
Per conversation with PIC, Pineapple Sauce held at ambient temperature is made using non TCS ingredients (pineapple jam) and does not require cold holding or other temperature control.
PIC inquired about the process of permitting a prospective additional MFU. EHS advised PIC to contact the Mecklenburg County Health Department at 980-314-1620.
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed no posted or available employee health information or documentation of training. Per translated conversation with PIC, health information training was provided during recent food protection management certification. CDI - EHS provided Food Employee Health information posters and packets in English and Spanish.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. CDI - EHS provided sample written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events, as well as clean up posters, in English and Spanish.
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed one (1) red bucket used to hold in use wiping cloth at closed lid of prep unit, above cutting board and sauces. CDI - At start of inspection, EHS rotated red bucket to empty sanitizer basin of 3 compartment sink.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed bucket used to hold in use wiping cloth at 0 ppm QAC and 0 ppm chlorine. Hold wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-303.11 (A) (B) Cleaning agents and chemical sanitizers that are used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation.-Pf Observed red bucket used to hold sanitizer for in use wiping cloths at a concentration of approximately 0 ppm QAC when test with EHS test kit and establishment test strips. Observed one (1) commercial spray bottle of alkyl sanitizer held beneath sink at approximately 0 ppm QAC. A verification will occur no later than 12/20/2025.
Jul 23, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at 6635 South Blvd 9am-1pm on Wednesdays.
#19 · Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Corrected during inspection
3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P Observed grilled onions and charred pineapple reheating inside of hot well at 90F after 1 hour. Facility is utilizing hot well to reheat food items when it is not currently rated for reheating. EHS discussed with PIC and instructed to reheat all items on flat top before putting into hot holding. CDI - Items fully reheated and placed into hot holding again. - 0 -
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed door open when conducting inspection. Maintain door closed completely to protect against pest entry. - 1 -
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “EL COSTE” or State ID 2060031763). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.